Tag: Abitibi-Témiscamingue


  • Mammography Delays Hit 30-Week Waits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue

    Mammography Delays Hit 30-Week Waits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue

    Long Mammography Waits Create Barriers to Early Detection in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, residents face mammography wait times that can exceed 30 weeks, far above what is considered timely in many other regions. The Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is sounding the alarm as October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — brings renewed attention…

  • Mammography Delays in Quebec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue Wait Times

    Mammography Delays in Quebec: Abitibi-Témiscamingue Wait Times

    The struggle with mammography access in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, women seeking a routine mammography can encounter wait times that stretch into the months, with reports indicating periods of more than 30 weeks. This reality contrasts sharply with provincial goals and with experiences in other regions. The Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec (Breast Cancer…

  • Mammography Delays in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Draw Scrutiny

    Mammography Delays in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Draw Scrutiny

    Long Delays in Mammography Highlight Regional Gaps In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is drawing attention to troubling delays in access to mammography in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Some patients in the region report waiting up to 30 weeks for a screening, a stark contrast to provincial targets and the…